Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, August 11, 1942 to December 30, 1946, lvc000005-55

within the City of Las Vegas, and providing a penalty for the violation thereof was read to the Board for the first time. Commissioner Clark moved the adoption of said proposed Ordinance. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith, and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Clark, Smith, Rubidoux, Tinch and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. ORDINANCE An Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 201", entitled AMENDING NO. 201 "An Ordinance regulating the slaughtering of animals, and sanitary conditions of all places dispensing food and refreshments to the public. Providing for the inspection of meats and meat products to be dispensed and sold in the City of Las Vegas. Prohibiting the sale and possession of any uninspected meats for human food. Authorizing the appointment of meat inspectors prohibiting the sale of meat and meat products by unlicensed establishments and providing a penalty for the violation thereof, was presented to the Board for consideration and read for the first time. Commissioner Clark moved the adoption of said Ordinance. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Clark, Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was presented to the Board for their consideration. PROPHYLAXSIS Station Lease Resolution BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners, in regular meeting assembled, that the lease entered into between the City of Las Vegas and the United States Government, entered into for the period beginning July 1st, 1942, to June the 30th, 1943, for the rent of a room in the Las Vegas Police Station at a monthly rental of ($15.00) Fifteen Dollars per month, payable each and every month beginning with July 1st, 1942, be and the same hereby is approved, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police be directed to arrange for the occupation of this room by the United States Medical Corps and that the City Clark be directed to advise the Division Engineer of the War Department at Los Angeles, California, that said room is available. Commissioner Clark moved the adoption of the foregoing Resolution. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith, and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Clark, Smith, Rubidoux, Tinch and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. MCQUAY Upon the recommendation of the City Attorney, Commissioner Smith moved that SUPPLY CO. the claim of the McQuay Supply Co. for the refund of a $100.00 cash bond put up for Mr. Brockmiller as a plumbing contractor be refunded under the terms heretofore agreed to. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch, and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Clark was out of the room. PURCHASING The following letter was presented by Mr. Smith. AGENT December 12, 1942 Mr. LeRoy Whipple - Purchasing Agent City Dear Sir: November 23, I was authorized to open negotiations for the purpose of employing someone to perform the combined duties of auditor and purchasing agent for the city. As a result of this authorization I engaged Mr. John R. Hemphill to perform the dual services for the City of Las Vegas. Mr. Hemphill resigned the office of Purchasing Agent - Auditor by telephone to the City Clerk, stating that same would be confirmed by letter later. In view of the foregoing in consideration of mutual consent between yourself and I and exercising authority as mentioned above it is my pleasure to advise you that you are on this date December 12, 1942 authorized to serve as purchasing agent and auditor until further definite arrangements are made. Sincerely yours, A. F. Smith, Sr., Commissioner of Finance and Revenue PS It is understood of course that the salary of $110.00 paid to our former auditor, shall be added to your salary as purchasing agent on a pro rate basis to cover period of service. Commissioner Smith made a motion that the resignation of Jack Hemphill be accepted, and the temporary appointment of LeRoy Whipple as Purchasing Agent and Auditor be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Clark, and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Clark, Smith, Rubidoux, Tinch and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Smith made a report on the cost of food at the Police Jail. MRS. MCNAMEE Service Men Commissioner Smith made a motion that Commissioner Rubidoux cooperate with Mrs. McNamee In her request as to the entertainment of Service Men during